2001 Mercury Mountaineer child seat

7. Pull the lap belt portion across
the child seat toward the buckle and
pull up on the shoulder belt while
pushing down with your knee on the
child seat.
8. Allow the safety belt to retract to
remove any slack in the belt.
9. Before placing the child in the
seat, forcibly tilt the seat forward
and back to make sure the seat is
securely held in place.
10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is
in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt
out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat steps
two through nine.
Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which
goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether
straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact
the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a
tether strap.
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The rear seats of your vehicle are equipped with built-in tether strap
anchors located behind the seats as described below.
The tether anchors in your vehicle are located in the rear cargo area.
The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions
(shown from top view):
Attach the tether strap only
to the appropriate tether
anchor as shown. The tether strap
may not work properly if attached
somewhere other than the correct
tether anchor.
1. Position the child safety seat on the rear seat cushion.
2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat.
For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap under
the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route
the tether strap over the top of the seatback.
3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected rear seating position.
The anchors must remain accessible. Make sure the anchors are not
covered by the cargo mat or other objects.
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4. Clip the tether strap to the
anchor.
If the tether strap is clipped
incorrectly, the child safety
seat may not be retained properly
in the event of a collision.
5. Refer to theInstalling child
safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions
section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety
seat.
6. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child
being injured in a collision greatly increases.
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................127±128, 132
and child safety seats ............129
description ......................128, 132
disposal ....................................135
driver air bag ..................130, 133
indicator light ...........10, 131, 134
operation .........................130, 133
passenger air bag ...........130, 133
side air bag ..............................132
Air cleaner filter .......................246
Air conditioning ..........................22
automatic temperature
control system ..........................26
rear seat controls .....................31
Air suspension ...........................151
description ..............................151
warning light .............................12
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................164
Ambulance packages ....................3
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................207
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................148±149
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................11
Armrests ....................................100
Audio system (see Radio) .........36
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................154, 156
fluid, adding ............................213
fluid, checking ........................213
fluid, refill capacities ..............247fluid, specification ..................251
Auxiliary power point .................99
Axle
lubricant specifications ..249, 251
refill capacities ........................247
traction lok ..............................167
B
Battery .......................................217
acid, treating emergencies .....217
charging system warning
light ............................................11
jumping a disabled battery ....190
maintenance-free ....................217
replacement, specifications ...246
servicing ..................................217
voltage gauge ............................16
Belt minder ...............................123
Brakes ........................................148
anti-lock ...........................148±149
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........10, 149
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....205
fluid, refill capacities ..............247
fluid, specifications .........249, 251
lubricant specifications ..249, 251
parking ....................................150
shift interlock ..........................153
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....247
Cargo area shade ......................101
Cargo cover ...............................101
CD changer .................................73
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Certification Label ....................254
Child safety restraints ..............135
child safety belts ....................135
Child safety seats ......................136
attaching with tether straps ..140
in front seat ............................138
in rear seat ..............................138
Cleaning your vehicle ...............240
engine compartment ..............241
exterior ............................241, 243
exterior lamps .........................243
instrument cluster lens ..........244
instrument panel ....................244
interior .............................243±244
mirrors .....................................245
plastic parts ............................243
safety belts ..............................244
washing ....................................240
waxing .....................................241
wheels ......................................242
windows ..................................245
wiper blades ............................243
woodtone trim ........................245
Climate control
(see Air conditioning or
Heating) .......................................22
Clock ................................41, 52, 66
Compass, electronic ....................87
calibration .................................89
set zone adjustment .................88
Console ........................................98
overhead ....................................85
rear ............................................99
Controls
power seat ...............................114
steering column ........................84Coolant
checking and adding ..............207
refill capacities ................211, 247
specifications ..................249, 251
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................78
Customer Assistance ................176
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................262
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................255
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............261
Getting roadside assistance ...176
Getting the service you
need .........................................255
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................266
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................258
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................261
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................21
Defrost
rear window ..............................33
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................213
engine oil .................................201
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........249
Index
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L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................239
cargo lamps ...............................22
daytime running light ...............21
fog lamps ...................................21
headlamps .................................21
headlamps, flash to pass ..........22
instrument panel, dimming .....22
replacing bulbs ...............234±238
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................77
Liftgate ......................................100
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 149
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
check coolant ............................11
check engine ...............................8
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................12
fuel cap light ...............................9
high beam .................................11
overdrive off ..............................12
safety belt .................................10
speed control ............................81
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................167
GAWR ......................................167
GVWR ......................................167
trailer towing ..........................167
Loading instructions .................169
Locks
autolock ...................................108
childproof ..................................97doors ..........................................96
Lubricant specifications ...249, 251
Lumbar support, seats .............116
M
Message center ...........................17
english/metric button ...............17
reset button ..............................18
system check button ................19
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................95
cleaning ...................................245
fold away ...................................98
heated ........................................98
side view mirrors (power) .......97
Moon roof ....................................86
Motorcraft parts ................229, 246
O
Octane rating ............................227
Odometer .....................................15
Off-Road Driving .......................165
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................201
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................103
Parking brake ............................150
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....246
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................183
Power door locks ........................96
Power steering ..........................151
Index
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fluid, checking and adding ....212
fluid, refill capacity ................247
fluid, specifications .........249, 251
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................152
R
Radio ............................................36
Relays ........................................179
Remote entry system .......102±103
illuminated entry ....................106
locking/unlocking doors .........103
panic alarm .............................103
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................105
replacing the batteries ...........105
Reverse sensing system .............33
Roof rack ...................................175
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................13, 117±122
Safety defects, reporting ..........267
Safety restraints ................117±122
belt minder .............................123
cleaning the safety
belts .................................126, 244
extension assembly ................122
for adults .........................118±121
for children .............................135
warning light and
chime ...........................10, 13, 123
Safety seats for children ..........136
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................117
Seats ..........................................113child safety seats ....................136
cleaning ...........................243, 245
memory seat ...........................104
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................110, 112
Servicing your vehicle ..............198
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs,
specifications .............246, 251±252
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................249, 251
Speed control ..............................78
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ........143±145
jump starting ..........................190
Steering wheel
controls ......................................84
tilting .........................................82
T
Tachometer .................................15
Tires ...........................186, 220±222
changing ..........................186±187
checking the pressure ............222
replacing ..................................223
rotating ....................................222
snow tires and chains ............224
tire grades ...............................221
treadwear ................................221
Towing ...............................170, 222
recreational towing .................174
trailer towing ..........................170
wrecker ....................................197
Index
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